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During Pregnancy, How To Treat Cough, Sore Throat, Fatigue And Diarrhoea?
Hi i ve been ill for 7 days now headache sore throat no appetite feeling weak I keep having coughing fits and now have diarrhoea just feel like i m not getting any better and bow my gums are sore i m 6 months pregnant as well I need some advice please
Tue, 25 Mar 2014
Hi,
These symptoms usually happens durin g pregnancy in third trimester and there you should do following things
1) maintain oral hygiene by proper brushing with soft bristle if possible mouthwash .
2) warm saline gargle twice a day ( osmotic mechanisms it deceases edema in throat . sore throat n cough decreses n goes away )
3) steam inhalation thrice a day which ll give you soothing effect .
4) have plenty of fluids with ORS it will rehydrate n replenish elctrolyte lost during loose stool(episode of 2 -3). have green leafy veg, fruits , pulses and health diet.
5) once your throat problem goes of headache ll go.If persists take paracetamol tablet as n when required .analgesic ( even NSAID ) should be avoided as not safe.
6) If still symptomatic and persists then take azithromycine 500mg od for 5 days .
7) If still symptomatic or aggravates or stool episode more than 5 then review in obstetric clinic.
Hope you deliver a healthy baby with healthy motherhood .
Thanks n regards
These symptoms usually happens durin g pregnancy in third trimester and there you should do following things
1) maintain oral hygiene by proper brushing with soft bristle if possible mouthwash .
2) warm saline gargle twice a day ( osmotic mechanisms it deceases edema in throat . sore throat n cough decreses n goes away )
3) steam inhalation thrice a day which ll give you soothing effect .
4) have plenty of fluids with ORS it will rehydrate n replenish elctrolyte lost during loose stool(episode of 2 -3). have green leafy veg, fruits , pulses and health diet.
5) once your throat problem goes of headache ll go.If persists take paracetamol tablet as n when required .analgesic ( even NSAID ) should be avoided as not safe.
6) If still symptomatic and persists then take azithromycine 500mg od for 5 days .
7) If still symptomatic or aggravates or stool episode more than 5 then review in obstetric clinic.
Hope you deliver a healthy baby with healthy motherhood .
Thanks n regards
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